Plant Care Washington hawthorn

Washington hawthorn

Also known as

Washington hawthorn and Washington thorn

Taxonomy

Crataegus phaenopyrum
Crataegus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Washington hawthorn

💦 Water

How often to water your Washington hawthorn

Water needs for Washington hawthorn
0.5 cups
every 9

Washington hawthorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Washington hawthorn

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Washington hawthorn in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Washington hawthorn: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Washington hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Washington hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Washington hawthorn in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Washington hawthorn

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Washington hawthorn: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Washington hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Washington hawthorn is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Washington hawthorn →

Benefits of Growing Washington hawthorn →

Common Washington hawthorn Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Washington hawthorn →

Outdoor Care Guide for Washington hawthorn →


💦 Water Needs

Washington hawthorn prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Washington hawthorn Water Frequency →

Washington hawthorn Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Washington hawthorn requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Washington hawthorn Light Requirements →

Washington hawthorn Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Washington hawthorn is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Washington hawthorn does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Washington hawthorn →

Best Pots for Washington hawthorn →

When and How to Successfully Repot Washington hawthorn →

What Are Healthy Washington hawthorn Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Washington hawthorn grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Washington hawthorn →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Washington hawthorn will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Washington hawthorn Lifecycle →

Washington hawthorn Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Washington hawthorn →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Washington hawthorn can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Washington hawthorn →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Washington hawthorn, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Washington hawthorn

Washington hawthorn

Washington hawthorn


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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